What's Buzzing or Flying near you today... 2015

A couple of hours spent around Middlebere farm and channel (Poole Harbour). The track to the farm NT holiday cottages are a magnet for Autumn migrants on their way to the coast.
One of three Whinchats seen today.


Marsh Harrier.


Kingfisher, I only go one shot, trouble focusing!


Back of a juvenile Redstart, far off but at least the orange/red tail can be seen.

 

Hundreds and hundreds of Swallows and House Martins flying around frantically feeding through the valley and on the cliff tops along the coast. The trees and scrub were alive with Blackcaps, Chiffchaff and a few Redstarts and Whitethroats.
Three others getting ready to leave soon:
Whinchat and Wheatear together with a juvenile Goldfinch between them.


Two more Wheatears.


Yellow Wagtails.

 

I'm going to have to get more wheat in 200+

 

Only saw a solitary Red Admiral (in beautiful condition, but wouldn't stay still) at the plot this afternoon when the sun came out, so resorted to chasing Craneflies and Grasshoppers in search of a subject








Then spotted this (Shield?) Bug on an old car tyre I use for weighting stuff down

 

I've been away for a couple of weeks and you've all certainly been busy with your cameras! Great pictures everyone.

Swallow


.......And a youngster, not sure whether he wanted to scratch or holler at his parents.

 

I virtually gave up at seeing much at the Middlebere hide this morning until the Great White Egret flew down the channel, a recent arrival and hopefully a long stayer.
It was on the other side of the channel so too far away for a decent shot but it's yellow beak is distinctive, it was 'buzzed' by a Little Egret.

 

Smashing photos everyone

 

No ugly ducklings there Woo.

 

Your definitely a swan! Whether hiding behind a camera or not.